National Historical Publications & Records Commission

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The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) is the grantmaking office of the National Archives. NHPRC supports projects that promote access to America's historical records to encourage understanding of our democracy, history, and culture.

Since 1934, the NHPRC has awarded more than $250 million to projects in every state in the nation. Learn more about the NHPRC.

 

Grants for online public discovery and use of historical records collections including documents, photographs, born-digital records, and analog audio and moving images.

Applications closed for 2025

 

Grants for state governments to preserve and promote access to local historical records.

Applications closed for 2025

 

 

Grants to publish documentary editions that provide access to, and editorial context for, the historical documents and records that tell the American story.

Applications closed for 2025

 

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